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SUMMARY:Just A Few Friends Festival
DESCRIPTION:Just A Few Friends Festival 2026\n \nKey West will host the third annual Just a Few Friends festival from September 3 through September 7\, 2026. The five-day event honors the late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett on the island where he created his tropical rock musical style and wrote several of his signature songs. \nThe schedule features musical performances\, beach parties\, margarita tasting tours\, and interactive contests across various local venues. Featured artists include members of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band\, such as Mac McAnally and Nadirah Shakoor\, alongside musicians Will Kimbrough\, Gary and the Landsharks\, The Wheeland Brothers\, and Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band. \nActivities begin on September 3 with a beach cooking competition\, a concert\, storytelling at the Chart Room Bar\, and an after-party at the Margaritaville Café. On September 4\, the city will hold a proclamation ceremony outside Buffett’s Shrimp Boat Sound recording studio\, followed by a look at Michael Kirk’s upcoming documentary about the facility\, a look-alike contest\, and a tribute concert. \nOn September 5\, attendees can participate in margarita bar strolls along Duval Street and the Historic Seaport district\, as well as sunset sailing cruises. The main event takes place on September 6 with the Second Line Memorial Walking Parade down Duval Street\, leading into a free public party at Truman Waterfront Park with live music\, artisan booths\, and food vendors. \n\n\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE: https://www.justafewfriendskeywest.com/schedule-at-a-glance\n\n\n\n\nThe festival concludes on Labor Day\, September 7\, with additional musical performances\, sailing trips\, a waterfront sunset concert by Cayman and the Mango Men\, and a pencil-thin mustache contest. Souvenir badge contributions from the festival benefit local charities\, including Reef Relief\, the Bahama Village Music Program\, and student scholarships through the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys. \nFollow them on social media:\nFacebook • Instagram • Tiktok • Newsbreak
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fantasy Fest 2026\nThis year’s Fantasy Fest takes place from October 16-25 in Key West\, Florida! \nAbout Fantasy Fest:\nFantasy Fest is Key West’s legendary 10-day party in paradise — a vibrant celebration of creativity\, community\, and pure island magic. What began in 1979 as a local idea to liven up the island’s quiet season has transformed into an internationally recognized festival that takes over the streets of Old Town every October. \n \n\nEach year\, artists\, adventurers\, and free spirits from around the world flock to Key West to transform the island with spectacular costumes\, lively parades\, and unforgettable parties. Imagination runs wild\, costumes turn heads\, and the island pulses with unstoppable energy. \nNow more than four decades strong\, Fantasy Fest isn’t just an event — it’s a Key West tradition\, a state of mind\, and a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll never forget. \nCheck out a video for this year’s festival: https://vimeo.com/1215637081?fl=pl&fe=sh
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SUMMARY:Key West Oyster Fest
DESCRIPTION:Key West Oyster Fest 2026\nA New Celebration Hits the Key West Historic Seaport!\n\nOn Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\, the Key West Historic Seaport will become the center of Florida’s oyster-loving community as the inaugural Key West Oyster Fest makes its debut in front of Half Shell Raw Bar. \nThe event is a collaboration between Half Shell Raw Bar\, Everglades Oyster Company\, and Oyster Reefers\, the team behind Miami’s popular Oyster Fest\, which has become a favorite annual celebration for oyster enthusiasts from across South Florida. \nFor Everglades Oyster Company\, the event represents an exciting opportunity to celebrate Florida oysters\, connect coastal communities\, and bring people together around great food and waterfront culture. The partnership with Half Shell Raw Bar feels like a natural fit. Both share a deep appreciation for fresh seafood\, local waters\, and the traditions that make Florida’s coastal communities unique. \nVisitors can expect a lively day filled with oysters\, seafood\, waterfront views\, and the easygoing spirit that makes Key West such a special destination. \nVisit Half Shell Raw Bar online for more information and festival details!
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